The drive to Pelling was hilly. The roads at times were very uneven, sometimes the result of a landslide. There were some areas that had been cleared up to allow vehicles to pass, but not enough to ensure a smooth journey. The first place we stopped at was Rabdentse Ruins. This was next to a … Continue reading / view photos Ruins, birds, and a giant Bodhisattva
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Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham
After leaving Buddha Park, we headed to the district around Namchi. The first stop required a steep drive up to Samdruptse Hill. Its altitude was just over 2000m. This features another huge statue. There’s a 41m (135ft) statue of Guru Padmasambhava. Also known as Guru Rinpoche (“Precious Guru”), he was an eighth-century Buddhist master. He’s … Continue reading / view photos Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham
Inspirational Buddha Park of Ravangla
After a longer than expected time in Gangtok, I was leaving. Today’s ultimate destination was Namchi. But before that, there was a lot of sightseeing to do. Most of the places I went to had giant statues. It reminded me of going to Australia about 35 years ago. There were lots of statues of giant … Continue reading / view photos Inspirational Buddha Park of Ravangla